1994 PREVOST H3-40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 PREVOST H3-40
The 1994 PREVOST H3-40 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT, SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Electric (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 PREVOST H3-40
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1994 PREVOST H3-40, potentially affecting up to 8,070 vehicles.
Recall 01V035000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 637 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES. THE TRANSVERSAL RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL WELD A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE VERTICAL MEMBER OF THE TRANSVERSAL RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Recall 00V389000 — SUSPENSION
| 3,600 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.
View full details →Recall 97V100000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 1,245 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence: IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
View full details →Recall 95V016000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
| 2,075 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN BE HIT ACCIDENTLY ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE.
Consequence: UNINTENDED OPERATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN ALLOW THE BUS TO ROLL FREELY CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR OVER THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKES.
View full details →Recall 93V200000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 189 vehicles affected
Defect: BATTERY CABLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE BATTERY RACK DAMAGING THE CABLE'S INSULATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: A SECOND CABLE SUPPORT AND RETAINING CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE BATTERY RACK TO PREVENT CHAFING OF THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION.
View full details →Recall 94V001000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 324 vehicles affected
Defect: INTERFERENCE OF THE "DRAG LINK" WITH AN ADJUSTING SCREW OF THE LEFT DISC BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER COULD OCCUR WHEN EXTREME SUSPENSION MOVEMENT IS COMBINED WITH MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE.
Consequence: THE INTERFERENCE MAY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER . IN EITHER CASE, IT MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE DRAG LINK ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AND THE STEERING ARM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 PREVOST H3-40
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 PREVOST H3-40. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Electric | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
POSSIBLE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTED IN FIRE WHICH COMPLETELY DESTROYED BUS (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
POSSIBLE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTED IN FIRE WHICH COMPLETELY DESTROYED BUS (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Safety Rating for the 1994 PREVOST H3-40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 PREVOST H3-40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 PREVOST H3-40
PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 PREVOST H3-40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WB9813 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SUBJECT REGARDING AD-9 AIR DRYER PURGE VALVE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 PREVOST H3-40
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST H3-40
- 1989 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
- 1990 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
- 1991 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
- 1992 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
- 1993 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
- 1994 PREVOST H3-40 (current)
- 1995 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
- 1996 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
- 1997 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
- 1998 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
- 1999 PREVOST H3-40 — 0 complaints
Other PREVOST Models
- PREVOST XLII-40MTH — 4 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-45 — 3 total complaints
- PREVOST H345 — 3 total complaints
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE XL 2 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE XL-45 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-45VIP — 1 total complaint
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE — 1 total complaint
- PREVOST XLII — 1 total complaint